Cataracts in Cats

Overview and Facts

What is

• Cataracts in Cats: An Overview
A cataract is defined by opacity of the lens on the eye. A cataract reduces the ability of the lens to absorb light and as a result the vision is affected.

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Causes

• Causes of Cataracts in Cats

Cataracts in cats often occur as a natural process of aging. In some cases, cats can develop cataracts due to nutrition deficiency, injury to the eye, and a genetically inherited condition.




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Symptoms and Types

Symptoms

• Symptoms of Cataracts in Cats
The development of cataracts in cats is normally a sign of another underlying medical condition that is causing the cataract to appear; in other cases the cataract can be the result of an injury to the eye frequently caused as a result of fighting with another cat. If you notice any of the following symptoms of cataracts in your cat’s eyes, or any changes to your cat’s eyes at all, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian as soon as possible.

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Diagnosis and Tests

Diagnosis

• Diagnosing Cataracts in Cats
The development of cataracts in the eyes of a cat is very rare. Unlike other animals, cats do not normally develop cataracts due to the effects of age. In most cases, a cat that develops cataracts has another underlying health condition that caused the cataract to develop as a symptom. If you suspect that your cat has a cataract, there are a number of diagnostic tests that your veterinarian will perform to confirm that a cataract is present and to find out why the cataract appeared.

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Treatment and Care

Treatment

• Treating Cataracts in Cats
Cataracts in cats may be treated through surgery, and in some cases prescription medications may help to increase the cat’s vision around the cataract. However, many pet owners decide not to treat cataracts as many cats adjust to the loss of vision without any troubles.

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